POLITICS
INEC Requires N126 Billion For Efficient Operations – Prof. Mahmood
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has requested an increase in its budgetary allocation to N126 billion, significantly higher than the N40 billion proposed in the 2025 budget estimates. Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, INEC Chairman, made the appeal on Friday during a budget defense session with the Senate and House of Representatives Joint Committee on INEC and Electoral Matters in Abuja. Highlighting...
Sen. Kalu Reunites 1999-2007 Abia Appointees, Preaches Unity Across Party Lines (Photos)
Former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, on Wednesday, hosted a reunion meeting with former political appointees and government officials who served during his tenure as governor. The event, held at his Camp Neya residence in Igbere, attracted prominent political figures from across Abia State. Among the attendees were the immediate...
Senator Kalu Meets Governor Alex Otti To Discuss State Development (Photos)
The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has reiterated his commitment to the progress and development of Abia State following a meeting with the Governor of the state, Dr. Alex Otti. In a statement shared by Senator Kalu, he described the meeting as part of his usual tradition of engaging with the state’s executive leadership to...
Hon. Obinna Ichita Demands Accountability From Sen. Abaribe After 17 Years In Office
Hon. Obinna Ichita, who represented Aba South State Constituency in the Abia House of Assembly from 2019 to 2023, has openly criticized Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe over alleged mismanagement of funds allocated for developmental projects in Abia South Senatorial Zone. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Hon. Ichita wrote, "Our people have identified 19 pointed questions for Senator...
Sabina Chikere assumes office as Executive Director, Edo Sports Commission
•to oversee Operations and Sports Development As Edo State officially kick-starts the 2025 working year in full fledge, Mrs Sabina Chikere made a historic return to the Edo State Sports Commission on Monday, 6th January, 2025, resuming her role as Executive Director Sabina was on the 18th of December, 2024, appointed by the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo,...
“Talks On 2027 Governorship Premature” – Solomon Adeola
The senator representing Ogun West, Solomon Adeola, said it was not yet time for the 2027 governorship election talks in the state. Adeola said that he is currently preoccupied with delivering on his campaign promises as Senator representing the people of Ogun West and that the future would determine his next political move. The third-term Senator disclosed this while speaking with...
“I Won’t Contest Oyo 2027 Governorship Seat” – Adedeji
The Executive Chairman of the FIRS, Zaccheus Adedeji, has said he has no plan to contest for the Oyo State governorship seat in 2027. The former Oyo Commissioner for Finance, who has been tipped as one of the persons to succeed Governor Seyi Makinde, said he only wants to focus on the task before him. Speaking during the New Year service...
“Learn To Consult” – Eze Ukoha Advises Governor Alex Otti (Video)
His Royal Highness, Eze Ukoha Kalu Ukoha JP, the Paramount Ruler of the Ancient Ebem Kingdom in Ohafia and traditional ruler of the Ebem Autonomous Community, has called on Governor Alex Otti of Abia State to increase consultations with traditional rulers to enhance effective governance and grassroots development. In an exclusive interview with ABN TV, the revered monarch commended the...
Rivers Chapter Backs Ex-IGP Okiro For President-General Of Ohanaeze Ndigbo
Rivers State chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has endorsed former Inspector General of Police, Mike Okiro, for the position of President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. The group made the call yesterday, ahead of the organization’s upcoming election slated for January 10-11, 2025. The endorsement followed the zoning of the leadership position to Rivers State after the tenure of Nze Ozichukwu Chukwu, who...
Tinubu Spent 180 Of His 580 Days In Office Abroad – Peter Obi
Mr Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, has raised concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s frequent overseas trips, which he claims account for over 30% of Tinubu's time in office. Obi highlighted that out of the 580 days President Tinubu had been in office as of December 29, 2024, the President spent around 180 days abroad on...
